2000 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
190 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Ranger.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab...
- P225/70R15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges...
- Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L gasoline engine may exhibit an engine quit upon initial starting of the...
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- Some vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5/3.0L engine may exhibit a surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- On some electric and electric postal vehicles, diagnostic trouble code B2785 traction inverter module...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise that may be perceived by the...
- Some EV vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and/or steering wheel movement,noise,or brake grab/lockup
- Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction ndicator lamp on with diagnostic...
- Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs
- Subject regarding rear alignment out of spec condition
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...
- Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain E.V
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light...
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- No-charge condition. there are several possible causes why the battery control module (BCM) might not...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a stall or idle dip (below 450 RPM) during deceleration or while turning that...
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration...
- Some vehcles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and / or steering wheel movement during light to moderate...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some 2000 vehicles may exhibit a stall or idle dip (below 450 RPM) during deceleration or while turning...
- Some supercab 4X4 equipped vehicles with 3.0 / 4.0L engines may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise /...
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp illumination,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64...
- High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation or rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp on w/ diagnostic...
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Some electric vehicles (EVS) and electric postal chassis vehicles may exhibit intermittent lighting of the...
- Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order
- Subject regarding tremor amplifier service replacement procedures
- On some vehicles there may be a vibration at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some ranger electric vehicles (EVS) may experience steadily declining driving range caused by nickel-metal...
- Some electric vehicles may exhibit a low speed shudder on light acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a delayed or slipping 1-2 upshift during light throttle
- Some vehicles equipped with the (tremor) pioneer audio system may experience front speakers and / or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Vehicles may experience vibration felt at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing...
- Subject regarding speed control lights operative
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may experience spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement
- Information regarding pump alignment tools
- Some vehciles may exhibit hesitation, surge, ,MIL and or any condition when a mass air flow (MAF) needs...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L flex fuel engines may experience a hard start / no start condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine spark knock (PING) on acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation, surge, malfunction indicator lamp and/or any condition when mass air...
- A chucking/sueaking and/or creaking noise may be heard from the rear doors while driving over bumps and/or...
- Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration...
- Vehicles may experience high idle
- Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with M50D...
- Some vehicles with 3.0L 2V vulcan engines may be equipped with a camshaft that was incorrectly heat...
- On some vehicles the speedometer and / or odometer may continue to operate while in key on / engine off or...
- Concerns with the interior dome light and / or door ajar light remaining on or will go on / off intermittently
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may exhibit a belt squeal initially at cold start-up
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Some 3.0L manual transmission equipped vehicles may exhibit a concern of engine idle high (1500-2000 RPM)...
- Some vehicles with 2.5L engine may exhibit a belt squeal initially at cold start-up
- 4.0L ohv engine equipped vehicles may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps...
- The vehicle equipped with A3.0L and automatic/manual transmission may vibrate at high speeds which may...
- Buzzing and grinding notchy noise when SHIFTING(2-3 upshift).
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Vehicles equipped with M5OD R1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind
- On some vehicles, the speedometer and/or odometer may continue to operate while in key on/engine off or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the interior dome light and/or door adjar light remaining on or will go on/off...
- Exhibiting spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering clear vision condition (steering off-center with vehicle driving...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some 4X4 off-road vehicles bult between 8/10/1999 - 9/30/1999 may exhibit a lack of air conditioner...
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- Sssome vehicles may exhibit a no audio or inoperative radio at intial power-up after radio replacement service
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch...
- Exhibiting a no audio or inoperative during initial power-up
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Some vehicles with 3.0L engines may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine and automatic / manual transmission may exhibit transmission fluid...
- Some vehicles may appear to be low in the rear
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- SOME4X4 off-road vehicles built between 8/10/99 - 9/30/99 may exhibit a lack of air conditioner cooling...
- Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle...
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit windnoise heard from the cowl / windshield area
- Information on retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from rabs modules
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes features of the ngs software version 16.1 is not...
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding rear end sag
- Information regarding electrical connector for trailer tow
- Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart (continued)
- Information regarding windnoise from windshield/cowl area
- Information on possible battery overcharge while using ngs tester
- This bulletin mentions clarification on how to obtain ranger electric vehicle (EV) traction battery modules
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Concerns with outside passenger or driver side mirror slightly fulttering / shaking at highway speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Vehicles may exhibit an outside passenger or driver side mirror slight flutter / shake at highway speeds
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Information on the location of the outside rear view mirror image label
- Subject regarding service procedure for 4R44E / 5R55E orange service tagged transmissions
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